Planning appeal decision
Fairholme Flexford Road, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EF
Planning appeal 3319390 at Fairholme Flexford Road, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2EF (Guildford Borough Council) was allowed on 1 November 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property.
the erection of single storey front and rear extension, conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation, roof alterations to include raised ridge height, rear dormer and front chalet style extensions, demolition of conservatory and changes to fenestration
- Authority
- Guildford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- GU3 2EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Claymore, with respect to light
What decided it
The proposed dormer and extensions, whilst substantial, would sit comfortably within the rear roof plane and be subordinate to the main roof slope, and would not cause harm to character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours, particularly as the affected neighbour's kitchen/dining area has multiple sources of light and the side window is secondary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1 of the Guildford Local Plan: Strategy and Sites (2019)Policy H4 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2023)Policy D4 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2023)Policy D5 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan: Development Management Policies (2023)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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